Lung Cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women (not including skin cancer) and is by far the leading cause of cancer death. Overall, the chance of developing lung cancer is about 1 in 15 in men, and 1 in 17 in women. The risk is much higher for smokers than...

Arti Hurria, M.D., an acclaimed and beloved geriatric oncologist, died in an automobile accident this week in California. She is survived by her husband and daughter. A medical oncologist, Hurria “pioneered” geriatric cancer care, according to a statement from her...